Common Problems After an ABI

"When different organisations assess different aspects of a child's neuro-rehabilitation needs, everyone looks at things from a different perspective and have conflicting priorities"

"Thousands of children and young people living in the UK today without the help and support that can make a huge difference to their lives"

"More play increases brain plasticity and makes for better recovery post brain injury"

"When someone has a brain injury, early access to local, specialist rehabilitation is crucial to ensure the maximum recovery and make significant savings to the state in health costs"

"Intensive and individualized approaches work. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't. You have to make it relevant to the child."

"We would like to see earlier identification and support for children with brain injuries to help them succeed in school."

"We are medical practitioners. The real experts are the parents. Over the last 35 years they have taught me everything I know"

"With support parents cope better so the child has a better recovery"

"There are problems with getting people into neuro-rehab. Those most in need are often those most excluded due to a lack of socio-economic resources."

"Case management for children and young people post acquired brain injury is 'pivotal' to successful outcomes and must be local"